2 Kings 5:25

Translations

Modern

When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.

Traditional

But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

Literal

And he went in and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, “From where, Gehazi?” And he said, “Your servant did not go where and where.”

Latin

Ipse autem ingressus, stetit coram domino suo. Et dixit Eliseus: Unde venis, Giezi? Qui respondit: Non ivit servus tuus quoquam.

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English

When Gehazi went in and stood before his master, Elisha asked him, “Gehazi, where have you been?” “Your servant did not go anywhere,” he replied.

Notes

2 Kings 5:25–27

Gehazi could not hide his actions from Elisha. Gehazi's lies and abuse of his position led to Elisha's disapproval and losing his role as Elisha's servant. It also resulted in Gehazi getting Naaman's leprosy, showing that Gehazi had spiritually switched places with Naaman.

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha

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People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah Gehazi: Elisha's servant; punished with leprosy for greed and deceit

Glossary

Damascus Gehazi Kings, Books of First and Second Naaman Sons of the Prophets

Topics

Covetousness: Gehazi, in Taking a Gift from Naaman Covetousness: Leads to Lying Gehazi: Covetousness of, and the Judgment of Leprosy Upon Joram: Also Called Jehoram: King of Syria Sends Naaman To, So That Namaan May be Healed of his Leprosy Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful: Gehazi Worldliness: Gehazi

2 Kings 5:25

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